Imprinted Paws

Imprinted Paws offers several training programs tailored to different needs and behaviors. The Board and Train program is highly effective, with professional trainers dedicating time and consistency to dog transformations. Programs range from 7 days (for leash walking and public control) to 2 weeks (popular, focusing on outdoor work and in-home manners like impulse control), and 4 to 6 weeks (for extreme anxiety, dog and human aggression). This program allows owners to step back and prepare for changes.

The Private Training program is for owners who want to be part of the step-by-step process. A trainer works one-on-one, creating a weekly program sheet. Sessions are once a week, lasting 4 to 8 weeks, requiring daily dedication from the owner.

In Home Training is dedicated to dogs with serious territory behaviors, providing consistent, situational-based solutions. It’s also available for owners with health issues affecting transportation. However, for general manners or impulse control issues (jumping, pulling, barking), they recommend targeting behaviors where distractions are easily provided, suggesting private sessions outside the home might be better.

Group Class programs are fun, good for obedience and distraction work, and informational. They recommend participants have a solid foundation and good leash control for safety and effectiveness. Canine Good Citizen Tests are also provided within this program.

The Rehabilitation program is highly recommended for dogs with serious, long-practiced behaviors such as aggression towards guests, inability to live with other dogs, or severe anxiety requiring medication. This program combines elements of private training, board and train, and group settings to provide a comprehensive approach for effective transformation.

Imprinted Paws is a dog training business owned and operated by Valerie Nicole Iannello, a professional trainer with 17 years of hands-on experience. They offer a hands-on training experience based on everyday situations, focusing on manners and building a solid foundation, believing obedience is the polish to an already obedient dog.

Valerie’s main focus is “REPLICATION,” emphasizing teaching and guiding owners to build confidence and apply training goals to their daily lives. She has dedicated her life to training dogs, with a heavy focus on the owner, and has volunteered 6,000 hours at shelters and worked with rescues.

Imprinted Paws works with all temperaments, breeds, and ages of dogs. They provide various services including Board and Train programs, Private Training, In Home Training, Group Classes, and Rehabilitation programs for serious behavioral issues. They also offer Pack Walks, dog adoption services, and boarding for clients who have previously trained with them.

Accomplishments

Valerie Nicole Iannello, the owner and professional trainer, has 17 years of hands-on experience. Before opening Imprinted Paws, she dedicated 6,000 hours of volunteer work to shelters and collaborated with several rescues for training and rehoming dogs. She studied with various trainers, focusing on working dogs, service dogs, and pet dogs to become a well-rounded trainer understanding different styles, methods, and business ownership.

How to Get Started!

Imprinted Paws helps clients choose the best program for their dog’s needs. They emphasize that choosing the right program is the first step towards success.